News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE & EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE D N TO AVE F N
(Valve replacement)
Start: November 10, 8:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM JASPER AVE S TO BRAND RD
(Construction)
Start: November 6, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(SL&P)
Start: November 6, 9:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

MEADOWS PKY NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MEADOWS BLVD TO TAYLOR ST E
(Construction)
Start: November 4, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM WALMER RD TO BEDFORD RD
(Service connections)
Start: November 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H S ROAD CLOSED FROM 16TH ST W TO 18TH ST W
(Valve replacement)
Avenue H and 17th Avenue intersection will remain open
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 4:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

24TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO 5TH AVE N
(SL&P construction)
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: November 19, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES CLOSED AT MCORMOND DR
(Intersection construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 4:30 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: November 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 29, 4:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Courtesy of RBC, Saskatoon Transit will offer free rides to the Remembrance Day Service at SaskTel Centre on Monday, November 11. The program begins at 10 a.m., with buses leaving from:

• Downtown Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue):
  • Service every 20 minutes starting at 9 a.m., with the final bus leaving by 10:20 a.m.
• Market Mall:
  • Buses will depart from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.
• Centre Mall:
  • Buses will also leave from the mall transit terminal at 9:45 a.m.

Return trips from SaskTel Centre will begin immediately following the close of the ceremony.

Free Service for Canadian Armed Forces
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members will be recognized with free transit service all day throughout the system on November 11.

This free bus service is available to veterans, current personnel, cadets, reservists, and a companion. Canadian Armed Forces Transit riders can identify themselves by wearing a military uniform or showing military ID or a CF1 card when boarding.

Providing free transit to veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members is a way to recognize their significant dedication to the community and Canada.

Trips can be planned using the mobile app Transit or Google Maps Transit in advance to help find the best route.

For more information about Transit Remembrance Day hours and service, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

After the first four days of Advance Polls, November 1 to 4, Elections Saskatoon reports over 19,400 voters took advantage of the ten early voting polling locations across the city. Based on the number of eligible voters, this volume translates to approximately 10% per cent overall turnout.

Eligible voters still have several opportunities over this week and of course on Election Day, November 13, 2024, to mark their ballot for Saskatoon’s next mayor, city councillors and public and separate school board trustees for the next four-year term.

Next, upcoming early voting opportunities: note - dates, times & locations

November 5 - 6: Post-secondary Advance Polls to provide eligible students, faculty and staff a convenient on-campus early voting opportunity.

• University of Saskatchewan – Place Riel: 1 Campus Drive
  Tuesday, November 5: from 10 am to 5 pm
  Wednesday, November 6 from 10 am to 5 pm

• Saskatchewan Polytechnic – 1130 Idylwyld Drive North
  Thursday, November 7: from 10 am to 5 pm

November 4 - 8: Special Polls for 40 retirement homes and long-term care facilities.

• Elections Saskatoon will conduct Special Polls from Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8, 2024, except for the hospitals and Parkridge Centre, which will operate on Election Day, November 13. Special Polls are only open to residents and staff that are currently within the facilities. These polls are not open to the public. Check locations on Page 10 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

November 9: Drive-Thru Voting Advance Poll

• Drive-Thru Voting Advance Poll is another early voting option. Vote conveniently from your vehicle on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm in the parking lot of Saskatoon City Hall, entrance off 4^th Avenue North. Check Page 12 in the 2024 Voter Information Guide.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote2024, your trusted source for all election-related information, or call Elections Saskatoon at 306-657-VOTE(8683). The 2024 Voter Information Guide is another helpful reference.
 

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting periods of snow and the risk of freezing rain beginning early Tuesday morning and continuing throughout the day. City crews are fully prepared to manage the road conditions. 

Roadway crews with 17 Sander units and, if needed, 10 Plow trucks will focus on priority streets for the morning commute with de-icing treatments, starting with Circle Drive and expressways, and will continue to maintain city streets as long as the weather persists. 

With snow, freezing rain, and subzero temperatures in the forecast, road conditions can become dangerous. Drivers are encouraged to adjust to winter conditions, keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. 

Please give road equipment the space they need to operate, signaled by their blue and amber flashing lights. Service Alerts will keep residents updated on the need for road maintenance. 

For more information on winter road maintenance, visit saskatoon.ca/snow.